Mon., Apr. 22, 2024 2 PM: The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel Raised in the unforgiving wilderness of eastern Europe after being kidnapped, a young German woman, in 1941, vows to teach a group of Jews fleeing the Nazi terror how to survive in the forest until she is betrayed as her past […]

Crazy 8s is the nation’s largest recreational after-school math club for kids in grades K-2. Monday afternoons from 4:30 – 5:30 in the Art Studio (Second floor). We will meet weekly from April 15 through June 10th (no program May 27th) This program is designed to build upon activities and lessons from Seasons One and […]

Where: Teen Room Registration required. Grades 7 – 12 Come to the library to discuss + watch anime and have snacks. Because most anime is meant for teens and adults, the club content is for teens, ages 13 +. Content will be rated PG or PG-13/TV14 (or the equivalent in the case of international ratings).   Anime Club is made […]

A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the main floor of the Children’s Department (near the piano).  For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. March 5:  Favorites! March 12:  Outer Space! March 19:  Birds! March 26:  Springtime Fun! April 2:  Favorites! April 9:  On the Go! April 16:  NO […]

Get your blood pressure and/or your blood sugar checked by the Farmington Valley VNA.  No appointment needed. The VNA is here on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. To find a blood pressure/blood sugar clinic in the Farmington Valley, click here When Avon Schools are canceled, there is no VNA clinic at the […]

A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the main floor of the Children’s Department (near the piano).  For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. March 5:  Favorites! March 12:  Outer Space! March 19:  Birds! March 26:  Springtime Fun! April 2:  Favorites! April 9:  On the Go! April 16:  […]

2:00 – 3:15 pm (Stop in anytime!) In Person – Library Atrium 1st Floor For adults Bring your own project that you’re working on. If you don’t have something in progress we will have adult coloring on hand. Registration is required.

Where: Second Floor, Board Room Need a quiet place to study or read in the library? Bring your own book or find one while you’re here. We will have silent reading and homework time with snacks!

Art Afternoon: Make your own 3D creations with pipe cleaners & other art materials! A variety of art materials will be available to create with. Tuesday, April 23rd 4:30pm - 5:30pm For Grades 1-6 Art Studio, 2nd floor Registration is required, as space is limited. Please make sure to register each child separately! **Grown-ups, please […]

Registration required, Grades 7 + 8 Teens in Grades 7 + 8 can now provide input to expand our YA/Teen collection and plan programs! Share your knowledge, creativity and interests to make the Avon Free Public Library a place that teens feel welcome and help make it a place they want to be! Have fun […]

Aging in Place: How To Remain in Your Home Did you know that Connecticut is among the top 3 states with the highest costs for nursing home and long-term care? That’s why it is so important to do your due diligence and protect everything that you have worked SO hard for – and if possible […]

Tuesday, April 23rd at 6:00pm Children’s Room Main Floor Put a SPRING into your step Join us for stories, songs, and movement! Recommended for ages 3 & up Registration Encouraged, Drop-Ins Welcome!

April is National Volunteer Month!  Volunteer opportunities come in all shapes and sizes. There are many ways to become involved to meet new people, give back to others and your community. You are invited to a Volunteer Meet and Greet. Representatives from local nonprofit organizations will be at the Library to answer your questions on how […]

Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00  Wednesdays April 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19, 26  ADD TO CALENDAR

When: Wednesday, April 24th from 4:30 – 5:30 pm Location: 2nd Floor, Children’s Department Main Floor Join us on the second floor, children’s department main floor for Pokémon Trading Card Club! Venture into the exciting world of Pokémon! Bring cards to show off or trade.  Registration for a reminder for this ages program. Parents of children […]

Who: For kids ages 6 – 11 When: Wednesday Evenings from 6:30 – 7:30 pm, April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15 Registration required. *Sign Up for Each Event Individually* Where: The Children’s Department (2nd Floor) Communal LEGOs will be provided by the library.   If you are registered but don’t show up by 6:35pm, your spot will […]

Celebrate Spring with Meryl Streep: A Retrospective of One of the Great Actresses of Our Time (virtual film discussions) View the films at home (check https://www.justwatch.com for options) and join us for a Zoom discussion led by Bob Kagan. April 3, Kramer vs. Kramer, Directed by Robert Benton, 1977. Streep  and Dustin Hoffman light up […]

This event is not sponsored by the Avon Library.

Baby and Me Thursdays 11:00 to 11:30 Books, rhymes, songs, baby sign language and bubbles! Currently signing up babies: newborn to 12 months with a caregiver Registration required April 4 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27  

This is a freewheeling discussion of current affairs, culture, and anything else on our minds. There are never any shortage of topics to explore, and opinions to voice. Plan on about an hour or so of conversation and debate, organized by Avon residents. Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the […]

When: Wednesday, April 25th from 3:30 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Take a break and relax after school with music, cookies and coloring sheets! We will have all the coloring sheets, gel pens, and colored pencils you need plus some cookies! Registration not required. For grades 7 – 12.

Thursday Evenings at 6:00 p.m. on the Children’s Department Main Floor! For Children age 6 and under with a caregiver. Join Ms. Jaimee at the piano to sing bedtime songs and listen to stories with your favorite stuffed animal! April 18, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Registration required

Where: 2nd floor, Teen Room Registration required, Grades 9 – 12 Open to teens in Grades 9-12 who want to get volunteer credit and give their voice to help shape the Teen Room of the Avon Free Public Library. We will discuss and plan future teen programs and vote on books to add to the […]

An early literacy program geared toward children ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver.  Siblings are welcome! We’ll read stories, engage in music and movement, and learn action rhymes and fingerplays, all to encourage early literacy development and a love of reading. Fridays at 11am, in the community room on the first floor. April 5, […]

When: Friday, April 26th from 3:30 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room It’s FINALLY Friday! Come down to the library and hang out after school! We are playing an edited version of Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.

Storytime 11:00 - 11:30 am For ages five and under with a caregiver. Geared to ages 2 – 4, siblings are welcome! Registration Required 2nd Floor, Storytime Room   We […]

  Come learn the cosplay basics, or pick up a skill or two with this panel hosted by local cosplayers Maya and Ava! Check out their Instagrams to see what […]

Our AvonCon Swap Meet will be an hour-long opportunity to trade your collectibles and rare finds. Come into the Teen Library from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM to trade your variety of […]

1st Floor - Conference Room Need a quiet space to get away from the crowd? Read some manga and graphic novels or color in our quiet space!

Tabletop Gaming 11 am - 4 pm All Ages Hosted by Tabletop Gaming Center Vending a curate selection of board games, tabletop role playing games, and related accessories such as […]

Where: The Avon Free Public Library When: Saturday, April 27th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm AvonCon is the library's all-day, all ages mini comic con which is a celebration […]

  Come see Sparkle the Unicorn from Mystic Party Animals. She will be visiting from 11 am - 4 pm for pets, admiration and photos!

11 am - 4 pm Geared toward ages 8 and under Drop-In *while supplies last* 2nd Floor, Children’s Main Floor   Create paper crowns with your creativity, tissue paper, markers, and colored pencils.   *children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult* Register for a reminder:

11 am - 4 pm Shop our vendors including: CeruleanSeaCreations Creations by Turtle Fabric Treasury Horror Writers of CT Kismet Co Modern Artifice SharkTeath March Grabber Two Guys Comics *Bring cash for any irresistible vendor finds!*

Open Art Unicorn Masks & Bracelets 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Geared toward ages 8 and under Drop-In 2nd Floor, Art Studio   Create unicorn masks and unicorn slap bracelets with your creativity, paint pens, glittery shapes, and gems.   *children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult* Register for a reminder:

Local author J. Spink Mills will be moderating a panel of four writers from the Horror Writers of Connecticut. Bios of all authors listed below. Marc E. Fitch is the author of seven books and novels, including Boy in the Box and Dead Ends, named one of the top horror novels of 2023. Marc is […]

Pre-register for AvonCon's first Cosplay Contest! Teen Cosplay Contest is for grades 6 - 12 Adult Cosplay Contest is for ages 18+ Winners of each age catergory will get a $50 amazon gift card! Props & Costumes Policy Proper Attire Proper attire must be worn at all times. Clothing and costumes must meet Avon Free […]

      When: Saturday, April 27th from 1:00 - 1:45 pm Where: 1st Floor, Community Room Our teen panel will talk about anime + manga, give their hot takes and make recommendations for what to watch + read next.  

LARPing 101 1 - 2 pm 2nd Floor, Children's Main Floor For Grades 1 - 3 LARP stands for Live Action Role Play.  Similar to games like Dungeons and Dragons, LARPing requires players to act out the game in the physical world! Learn the basics and rules of LARPing including what it is, how to […]

Session 1: 1:10 - 2:00 pm *Both sessions will be the same, choose only one* For Grades K-6 Children will learn how to draw their own fun cartoons by following along with Debi's cartoon chalk talk. Kids will also learn just what it takes to be a cartoonist. They will draw funny faces and some […]

Are you obsessed with a fictional character? Has a book, movie, or TV show taken over your life? Are you the #1 fan of something? Do you want to tell the world about your problematic fave? Find your community at Fandom Showdown! In this panel, audience participation is encouraged! We will engage in fun, debate-style […]

For teens and adults As a part of AvonCon, join Jamie Nicholson and March Grabber for a panel where they will be discussing "Homebrew." "Homebrew" is content that a Dungeon or Game Master creates on their own, independent of any published material that may or may not being used in order to run their game. […]

When: Saturday, April 27th from 2 - 4 pm Where: First Floor, Atrium Meet with Team HUGE as seen on BattleBots! There will be robots on display, activities for the whole family, and you can ask Team HUGE all of your robotics questions. You won't want to miss this opportunity to see STEM in action! […]

Session 2: 2:10 - 3:00 pm *Both sessions will be the same, choose only one* For Grades K-6 Children will learn how to draw their own fun cartoons by following along with Debi's cartoon chalk talk. Kids will also learn just what it takes to be a cartoonist. They will draw funny faces and some […]

LARPing 101 3 - 4 pm 1st Floor, Community Room For Grades 4 - 6 LARP stands for Live Action Role Play. Similar to games like Dungeons and Dragons, LARPing requires players to act out the game in the physical world! Learn the basics and rules of LARPing including what it is, how to do […]

Author & Artist Visit Snailords 3 - 4 pm For adults and teens in grades 9+ *Please note, the manga, comics, & WEBTOONs created by Snailords are published for adults and may contain mature content* We will meet in-person at the library and use the magic of Zoom to meet with Snailords a manga, comic, […]